tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post2976071659299349839..comments2023-10-26T07:05:28.664-05:00Comments on JC's Book Haven: Review: Gameboard of the Gods (Age of X #1) by Richelle MeadJezzebellJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08810958025835878964noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-90030743527532393392013-06-03T21:32:30.646-05:002013-06-03T21:32:30.646-05:00First of all, HOLY COW, Jaclyn! I miss a day and y...First of all, HOLY COW, Jaclyn! I miss a day and you totally switch things up on me! :) I love your new design...outstanding!!<br /><br /><br />Now on to the review...can I admit that I've read every thing Richelle has written and, for the most part, loved it! (I was a tad bit disappointed with the ending of her Dark Swan series, but...) When I first read the blurb for Gameboard, my reaction was 'meh'. So it's interesting to me that you have a similar reaction after having read it. I suppose there's a lot more world building here than in her previous books (although, now that I think about it, Bloodlines was iffy for me even though I already knew the characters and their world) and maybe that's where the disconnect is happening?? I am intrigued with the mythology she uses in the story. And I wholeheartedly agree that Richelle has a way with characters and surprises. :) <br /><br /><br />I'm glad you're going to stick with the series - give her another chance with this storyline. I know I'll read it because it's Richelle Mead but I now know to go in with lower expectations that I might have had even after my reaction to the blurb. <br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing an honest review. :)Bookworm Brandeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-36948874587873762942013-05-30T15:04:26.308-05:002013-05-30T15:04:26.308-05:00Oh, I don't know about that. But the premise s...Oh, I don't know about that. But the premise seems really convoluted and, I don't know, the blurb just didn't grab me. I'm really, really hoping that it was just difficult to accomplish the world building for this one and the second will be better. (I read an even worse review today)Bookworm Brandeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-15269232090732722312013-05-29T21:42:09.367-05:002013-05-29T21:42:09.367-05:00Yep love purple too much not to have a lot of it. ...Yep love purple too much not to have a lot of it. Plus, it is one of Melody's favorite colors too. We are all in the purple lovers club. Thank you so much :D I appreciate the compliments.Jaclyn Canadahttp://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-8049306363462900642013-05-29T13:36:16.149-05:002013-05-29T13:36:16.149-05:00WOW girl! I love the new look! It's beautiful ...WOW girl! I love the new look! It's beautiful - and so <i>purple</i> *sighs in contentment*Lexxiehttp://unconventionalbookviews.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-76853016246271148732013-05-28T23:19:36.466-05:002013-05-28T23:19:36.466-05:00I think you must have really grasped what the book...I think you must have really grasped what the book was about from the blurb while I actually thought it was something else. I think I pushed more into the blurb than was there. I have to stick with it because I know that she's an author I enjoy. I believe the world itself will become more clear in time - or at least I hope. Thank you so much for stopping by and the compliments on the design :D Means a lot!Jaclyn Canadahttp://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-27340791842461959792013-05-27T20:11:16.459-05:002013-05-27T20:11:16.459-05:00I hope so. Thank you :DI hope so. Thank you :DJaclyn Canadahttp://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-11202802194437581872013-05-27T20:09:53.965-05:002013-05-27T20:09:53.965-05:00Thank you!!Thank you!!Jaclyn Canadahttp://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-8535262146931085042013-05-27T20:09:46.103-05:002013-05-27T20:09:46.103-05:00Yeah just wasn't what I was expecting either. ...Yeah just wasn't what I was expecting either. I think if you don't have all the expectations that I did going into it, it will make the experience much better.Jaclyn Canadahttp://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-50834975249178185472013-05-27T17:26:19.351-05:002013-05-27T17:26:19.351-05:00I'm hearing this about this book. Wonder if t...I'm hearing this about this book. Wonder if the next book will get better. Thanks for sharing, and loving the new header!Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-27362577533141947162013-05-27T17:20:36.727-05:002013-05-27T17:20:36.727-05:00Also, like the new look. :)Also, like the new look. :)Jennifer Bielmanhttp://readingandwritingurbanfantasy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-69660991763903761712013-05-27T17:20:17.656-05:002013-05-27T17:20:17.656-05:00Wow, yeah, this one sounds a bit odd. Not what I w...Wow, yeah, this one sounds a bit odd. Not what I was expecting. So sorry is wasn't that great. It's weird how an author can write amazing YA but adult can allude them.Jennifer Bielmanhttp://readingandwritingurbanfantasy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-19901405198828823792013-05-27T16:12:55.419-05:002013-05-27T16:12:55.419-05:00I think waiting for the library check-out is a goo...I think waiting for the library check-out is a good idea. It's definitely worth reading, but I would wait to see what you think of it before buying it. Thank you so much for stopping by and mentioning the design :D I'm still working out the kinks, but we're getting there!Jaclyn Canadahttp://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-41007426170895485802013-05-27T15:34:49.076-05:002013-05-27T15:34:49.076-05:00I'm sorry to hear that this was disappointing,...I'm sorry to hear that this was disappointing, especially since it's Richelle Mead. I haven't read any of her adult books yet, and I was looking forward to this one, and I was even considering buying it. I think I'll wait to check it out from the library first, because shaky world-building, particularly in sci-fi/dystopians, is a big turn-off for me. Great review!<br /><br /><br /><br />And I LOVE your new blog design! :)Lee @ Rally the Readershttp://www.rallythereaders.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-67069167843726387062013-05-27T13:43:32.576-05:002013-05-27T13:43:32.576-05:00I think as long as you have some expectations out ...I think as long as you have some expectations out of the equation that it will be a more enjoyable read than I had. I hope it's not as confusing to you that's for sure. Thank you so much for stopping by!Jaclyn Canadahttp://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-39099437877917242402013-05-27T13:41:07.707-05:002013-05-27T13:41:07.707-05:00I can see how you would know that pretty early wit...I can see how you would know that pretty early with that knowledge so handy. I had a good idea myself once I understood the point of the ravens. I agree that it wouldn't be easy to write a book with different mythologies and deities. There were a lot of things that I found so confusing though and the religion did factor in to that. Thank you so much for stopping by :DJaclyn Canadahttp://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-7371199945247958802013-05-27T12:52:36.086-05:002013-05-27T12:52:36.086-05:00You did it. This review is finally done. I can see...You did it. This review is finally done. I can see why it was so hard. You love the author and this book seems so far out in left field. I can already feel my own frustrating reading it and I don't have the book yet. I wonder if I'll quit at the beginning or if my lowered expectations will help me enjoy it better than you and Lexxie (and a bunch of other reviewers). Creating a completely new world with a new caste system is a tricky thing, then throw in Gods and talking ravens. Hmm.Robyn Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3080059027932862967.post-29742240150031384152013-05-27T11:35:23.592-05:002013-05-27T11:35:23.592-05:00*sighs* yes, I had a lot of trouble rating and rev...*sighs* yes, I had a lot of trouble rating and reviewing this book as well, Jaclyn! And I have read another adult series by RM, so I didn't expect VA for adults.<br />But I disliked it because I could guess some things too easily, especially based on the ravens... I knew from that very moment who the deity was, because, hey, I'm Norwegian, and we had to learn about Norse mythology in school. <br /><br />I guess writing a book with different mythologies and deities is not an esay task, and I was also confused about why there would be chaperones and arranged marriages - but no religion? What was the excuse, then? <br /><br />Great review!!Lexxiehttp://unconventionalbookviews.com/noreply@blogger.com